Willo "Jean" Brown

1932 - 2018

Willo "Jean" Brown obituary, 1932-2018, Durango, CO

BORN

1932

DIED

2018

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Hood Mortuary - Durango

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Durango, Colorado

Willo Brown Obituary

Willo Jean Baird was born at home in Pedernal, New Mexico on September 8, 1932. Her parents were Foster E. "Bill" and Bertha Dorrell Baird. The family moved to Aztec, NM when she was 16 years old. She graduated from Aztec High School and then attended NMSU where she met the love of her life, Alton K. "Casey" Brown. They married in 1951.

Casey and Jean moved to Laramie, Wyoming to attend the University of Wyoming and where J. Paul was born. The family moved to Pomona, CA, where Casey started the Agriculture program at Cal-Poly and where Lindy was born. Their next move was back to Colorado and New Mexico where David and Les were born. They bought a farm at La Plata, NM and a Navajo Trading Post in Farmington. Not long after, Teresa, their fifth child was born. To supplement the family Jean bought a fabric shop.

Casey and Jean realized their dream of having a range sheep operation when they bought their first 700 ewes which eventually became a 2400 head operation. Jean also became a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked at Mercy Hospital for 11 years.

Jean was passionately active in the Church of Christ, the Republican Party, Farm Bureau, the Colorado Woolgrowers, the American Sheep Industry, and Make it With Wool, contributing countless hours and funds to these organizations. She was recognized and honored as a "Lifetime Servant" of the Republican Party and was voted Camp Tender in 2017 by the Colorado Wool Growers.

Jean is survived by her sister Frances (Mike) Stone; her children: J. Paul (Debbie) Brown, Lindy (Bim) Kerr, Dave (Libeth) Brown, Les (Mary Ellen) Brown, and Teresa Tenorio; 16 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Casey Brown; her 2 brothers, Robert and John Baird; grandson Thomas Tenorio, grandson Zebuleon Brown and great grandson Troy Kerr.

There will be a service Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 10am at Bayfield Church of Christ. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Colorado Make It with Wool, C/O Gloria Cundall, 6177 East 167th Avenue, Brighton, CO 80602.

Published by The Durango Herald on Nov. 28, 2018.
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We first met Jean and Casey through Farm Bureau, then J. Paul, Republicans, etc. Jean and Casey were both people we loved, admired and respected. We hadn't seen for many years but she is one you never forget. God bless and console her family as we know He will. Don and Shelia

December 2, 2018

May the family find strength and rest from the God of all comfort during this time.
E.P.

December 2, 2018

Jean will be missed by so many people. Her spirit and wonderful nature was known by all. One of my favorite memories of her was up
at the Inaugural Ball for Gov. Bill Owens. She and Casey were dressed to the nines. Casey in a Tux and her in a beautiful gown. I will miss you Jean

Donna Cook

November 30, 2018

I met Jean about 20 years ago while competing in the Colorado Make It With Wool Contest. Since then I became a judge and helped with the contest any way I could. Jean always remembered me as I did her. We always had good talks, and I will miss her a lot. I'm sincerely sorry for her family, and friends. She will be missed!

November 29, 2018

So sorry for the loss of a wonderfully independent and generous spirit. Prayers for comfort for the family! She was a special person for sure.

Keith and Becky Hotal

November 29, 2018

What a strong amazing and VERY kind woman Jean was. The world was a better place with her in it. Wish the best to all the family she will be missed.

Wendy Cox

November 29, 2018

May God rest her ever kind soul. I will miss her friendly greeting and willingness to help whenever asked. Our condolences to all her family.

Roger Candelaria

November 28, 2018

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